Kris and Lyssa's Great Goal Rush
Follow the completion of our yearly bucket list.
Completed: 17. Travel on the entire DC metro rail system in one day Here is a summary of my internal dialogue during this journey. Hour 1: "This is so exciting. I love life." Hour 2: "Wow, that went by quickly. Look at the Potomac. How beautiful. What a great experience this is going to be." Hour 3: "Hmm... I … Continue reading Travel on the entire DC metro rail system in one day
Update on goal #17: Travel on the entire DC metro rail system in one day On any given work day, I drive to the metro taking the same roads, park my car in the same spot in the parking garage, accept a metro paper, and sit down in my favorite comfy nook of my metro … Continue reading My Metro Trek
In case you didn't know, one of Motown's finest (if not just plain finest) was born and raised in Washington, D.C. Also, in case you didn't know, I have a slight obsession with Marvin Gaye, mainly because he was 1. talented, 2. studly, and 3. a little bit tortured. During yesterday's goal mission, we passed … Continue reading Visit Marvin Gaye’s DC House
7834904309843095384th reason why living near DC is the best. President Lincoln spent a quarter of his presidency at this cottage as a getaway, yet somehow I had no idea this house existed until about a year ago. What I learned/experienced: Arlington Cemetery was built after the cemetery on this ground got too crowded It's located on … Continue reading President Lincoln’s Cottage
Well, I guess I won't be able to complete my goal of touring the West Wing this year. Read White House cancels tours, citing sequester - Lyssa
Completed #21. Meet President Obama I know. It's ridiculous. I honestly didn't think this one was going to be feasible. A few weeks ago I was offered a chance to work at an event. The only detail I knew was that President Obama would be there. I accepted, of course. I didn't even know what … Continue reading Meet President Obama
Every year, I get inspired to do something unique on my birthday -- last year I dominated Cheeburger Cheeburger's one-pounder challenge and was featured on the wall of fame [with about a million other people]. In usual form, I was hungry about an hour later. I thought to myself, "I really need to take advantage … Continue reading The Beast is Hungry
“Tours suspended indefinitely due to renovations,” said the lady on the other end of the phone line when I called the Eisenhower Executive Office Building Tour office on Monday. Boo. Hiss. Officially can’t complete #24: Visit the following places that I’ve never been: Executive Office Building in 2012. - Lyssa
#24.1 Visit the following places that I’ve never been: Botanical Garden I couldn’t complete this goal without my mom, who adores flowers. So, I asked her to come with me as a Mother’s Day/Birthday combo outing bonanza. My mom, Rosmari, with Rosemary: A few things we learned/experienced at the U.S. Botanical Garden: It’s free. I asked … Continue reading Visit the United States Botanical Garden
Completed! 24.4 Visit the following places that I’ve never been: National Building Museum Not only did I get to go to this building (which is beautiful), I got to do my favorite thing while I was there — EAT MY FACE OFF. Thanks, Taste of the Nation D.C.! Me inside the building: The Great Hall: Me … Continue reading Visit the National Building Museum